2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
(c)to perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by an Act.
CHAPTER XIV
DEFENCE FORCES
162.(1) There shall be the Defence Forces of Seychelles.
(2) The President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of the
Defence Forces.
(3) Subject to this Constitution, the Defence Forces shall be
organized and administered in such manner as may be provided
for
by or under an Act and the Act may, in particular, provide for
charges of indiscipline and other offences among members of
the Defence Forces to be investigated, prosecuted and punished.
163.(1) The Functions of the Defence Forces are(a)to defend Seychelles and any other area over which
the Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction;
(b)to assist in the fulfilment by the Republic of its
international obligations;
(c)during a period of emergency, to provide assistance
to civil authorities
(i) in a civil disaster; or
(ii) in the restoration and maintenance of public
order and security on being called out by the
President,
in Seychelles or in any other area over which the
Republic has proclaimed its jurisdiction; and
(d) to perform as directed by the President functions
and services of a civil nature so as to participate to
maximum extent in the task of national
development and improvement,
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Functions of
Defence Forces